Amused by his answer, Winnie took another step deeper, hoisting the bulk of her skirts into her arms, rather than just gathered into her hands, hems now well above her knees. "A little wetness never hurt anybody." Her double-entendre was likely lost on him, but she made herself laugh anyway. "How chivalrous of you."

The water was chilly and she was starting to think maybe she ought to rethink this, but she was having too much fun. "What if I like a little danger, too?" Winnie certainly hadn't shied away from the teasing and she didn't mind putting herself out there. There was always an enticing little thrill that accompanied causing trouble. She probably shouldn't go inviting it into her life, not when the best part of it was about to start, but she was still learning the ins and outs of everything.